Birmingham Walking Tour Today: Canals, Victorians & Modern Architecture (1:30pm)
by Positively Birmingham Walking Tours
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This two-hour walking tour in Birmingham starts today at 1:30pm from the Library of Birmingham and finishes at the same location. The tour begins with a ten-minute introduction at the Library, one of the city’s main attractions. It then moves to the International Convention Centre and Symphony Hall, where the guide explains their importance in Birmingham’s development. Next, the group spends ten minutes at Brindleyplace, learning about its history and current use. The walk continues for fifteen minutes at Gas Street Basin, focusing on the arrival of canals and their role in the country’s canal network. At Victoria Square, there is a ten-minute stop to discuss Victorian-era growth, public art, and recent city developments. Chamberlain Square follows with a ten-minute overview of Birmingham’s future plans. The route passes the entrance of Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery to observe its 1880s double portico design for about two minutes. There is a five-minute stop at the Mailbox, a former post office now redeveloped to include the BBC’s Birmingham headquarters. The Cube, part of the Mailbox development, is noted briefly for its upper-floor views. The tour also stops at the Ikon Gallery, originally a school designed by architects Martin & Chamberlain. The Art Deco Hall of Memory is included with a five-minute visit; this memorial commemorates the First World War and later conflicts and features tablets by William Bloye. The group walks through the ICC Mall, the main passage from Centenary Square to the canalside, for ten minutes. The tour concludes with a five-minute stop at Birmingham Town Hall, the oldest building in Victoria Square dating from 1834. A live audio system is used throughout; each guest receives a receiver to hear the guide clearly. Guests must bring their own earphones with a 3.5mm socket or can request a new pair. The tour supports Sifa Fireside, an organization assisting Birmingham’s homeless community. The route can be adjusted for wheelchair access with prior notice.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Library of Birmingham
The tour begins and ends at the Library of Birmingham, a major city attraction known for its modern architecture.
10 min
International Convention Centre Birmingham
The group pauses to view Symphony Hall and the ICC, discussing their significance in Birmingham’s cityscape.
10 min
Brindleyplace
The guide explains the history and current role of Brindleyplace in Birmingham’s development.
10 min
Gas Street Basin
This stop covers the arrival of canals in Birmingham and highlights Gas Street Basin as a key hub of the country’s canal network.
15 min
Victoria Square
Focus is on public art and Birmingham’s growth during the Victorian era, as well as recent urban developments.
10 min
Chamberlain Square
Discussion centers on Birmingham’s plans and changes pointing toward the future.
10 min
Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery
The group passes the entrance, noting the 1880s double portico design of this historic building.
2 min
The Mailbox
This former post office sorting office is now a mixed-use development including the BBC’s Birmingham headquarters.
5 min
The Cube
Located behind the Mailbox, The Cube offers some of the best views in Birmingham from its upper floors.
1 min
Ikon Gallery
Originally constructed as a school, the Ikon Gallery is one of over forty buildings designed by architects Martin & Chamberlain.
Hall of Memory
An Art Deco memorial built in 1925 to honor those lost in the First World War, later expanded to include other conflicts, featuring William Bloye tablets.
5 min
ICC Mall
This main route connects Centenary Square to the canalside, forming part of the tour’s path.
10 min
Birmingham Town Hall
The oldest building in Victoria Square, dating back to 1834, concludes the walking tour.
5 min
Meeting point
We start and end at the main entrance of the Library of Birmingham in Centenary Square, B1 2EA
End point
We start and end at the main entrance of the Library of Birmingham in Centenary Square, B1 2EA
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Birmingham Walking Tour Today: Canals, Victorians & Modern Architecture (1:30pm)
by Positively Birmingham Walking Tours
Choose from 1 available option
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.£30Overview
This two-hour walking tour in Birmingham starts today at 1:30pm from the Library of Birmingham and finishes at the same location. The tour begins with a ten-minute introduction at the Library, one of the city’s main attractions. It then moves to the International Convention Centre and Symphony Hall, where the guide explains their importance in Birmingham’s development. Next, the group spends ten minutes at Brindleyplace, learning about its history and current use. The walk continues for fifteen minutes at Gas Street Basin, focusing on the arrival of canals and their role in the country’s canal network. At Victoria Square, there is a ten-minute stop to discuss Victorian-era growth, public art, and recent city developments. Chamberlain Square follows with a ten-minute overview of Birmingham’s future plans. The route passes the entrance of Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery to observe its 1880s double portico design for about two minutes. There is a five-minute stop at the Mailbox, a former post office now redeveloped to include the BBC’s Birmingham headquarters. The Cube, part of the Mailbox development, is noted briefly for its upper-floor views. The tour also stops at the Ikon Gallery, originally a school designed by architects Martin & Chamberlain. The Art Deco Hall of Memory is included with a five-minute visit; this memorial commemorates the First World War and later conflicts and features tablets by William Bloye. The group walks through the ICC Mall, the main passage from Centenary Square to the canalside, for ten minutes. The tour concludes with a five-minute stop at Birmingham Town Hall, the oldest building in Victoria Square dating from 1834. A live audio system is used throughout; each guest receives a receiver to hear the guide clearly. Guests must bring their own earphones with a 3.5mm socket or can request a new pair. The tour supports Sifa Fireside, an organization assisting Birmingham’s homeless community. The route can be adjusted for wheelchair access with prior notice.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Library of Birmingham
The tour begins and ends at the Library of Birmingham, a major city attraction known for its modern architecture.
10 min
International Convention Centre Birmingham
The group pauses to view Symphony Hall and the ICC, discussing their significance in Birmingham’s cityscape.
10 min
Brindleyplace
The guide explains the history and current role of Brindleyplace in Birmingham’s development.
10 min
Gas Street Basin
This stop covers the arrival of canals in Birmingham and highlights Gas Street Basin as a key hub of the country’s canal network.
15 min
Victoria Square
Focus is on public art and Birmingham’s growth during the Victorian era, as well as recent urban developments.
10 min
Chamberlain Square
Discussion centers on Birmingham’s plans and changes pointing toward the future.
10 min
Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery
The group passes the entrance, noting the 1880s double portico design of this historic building.
2 min
The Mailbox
This former post office sorting office is now a mixed-use development including the BBC’s Birmingham headquarters.
5 min
The Cube
Located behind the Mailbox, The Cube offers some of the best views in Birmingham from its upper floors.
1 min
Ikon Gallery
Originally constructed as a school, the Ikon Gallery is one of over forty buildings designed by architects Martin & Chamberlain.
Hall of Memory
An Art Deco memorial built in 1925 to honor those lost in the First World War, later expanded to include other conflicts, featuring William Bloye tablets.
5 min
ICC Mall
This main route connects Centenary Square to the canalside, forming part of the tour’s path.
10 min
Birmingham Town Hall
The oldest building in Victoria Square, dating back to 1834, concludes the walking tour.
5 min
Meeting point
We start and end at the main entrance of the Library of Birmingham in Centenary Square, B1 2EA
End point
We start and end at the main entrance of the Library of Birmingham in Centenary Square, B1 2EA
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.